River NC GA TN

Nantahala River

North Carolina • 35.3667, -83.7833

Length

48 mi

77 km

Elevation

3,828′ → 1,669′

2,158 ft drop

Stream Order

5

Medium River

Slope

0.85%

45.1 ft/mi

Drainage

175 mi²

454 km²

Avg Flow

546 cfs

1.1 mph velocity

Path to Mouth

734 mi

1,182 km to ocean

Classification

Tributary

Mid-reach

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